Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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